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Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. Work is continuing on the Kinex Telecom high-speed internet project, say company officials, with more residents getting added each week. Kinex President Jim Garrett said the company has built more than 650 miles of fiber optic in […] The post Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward appeared first on Farmville.
Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data
Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. Virginia’s Secretary of Finance has announced he wants an engineering firm to take a look at the town’s system before a decision is made. Staff from Prince Edward County and the towns of Crewe and Blackstone met […] The post Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data appeared first on Farmville.
VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility vehicles as part of their work will be required to display a Division of Motor Vehicles-issued placard tag beginning July 1. For more than 50 years, an unofficial farm use tag was required for these vehicles to […] The post VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles appeared first on Farmville.
June Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the County’s June Employee of the Month, Robyn Coleman, a member of the courthouse General Services team. “Robyn has been with the county for less than a year, but she is our ‘Courthouse Busy Bee’, because she […] The post June Employee of the Month recognized appeared first on Farmville.
Final order filed in Prince Edward County flagpole appeal
Judge W.A. Sharrett had a couple issues with the case. He had been assigned to the latest flagpole appeal, a over the 60-foot flagpole at the intersection of East 3rd Street and U.S. 460, as Carolyn and Corbett Bowman appealed the zoning violation. Sharrett officially dismissed the appeal in his final written order, citing reasons […] The post Final order filed in Prince Edward County flagpole appeal appeared first on Farmville.
McFarland Lane rental project gets approved by Prince Edward
In the 1970s, a one-bedroom apartment was added to the traditional one-story ranch house at 161 McFarland Lane. The apartment has a drive-in basement below and can be reached either through the main house or an outside entrance. It’s been used as a rental since it was constructed and now Nancy Alexander hopes to bring […] The post McFarland Lane rental project gets approved by Prince Edward appeared first on Farmville.
Piney Grove Solar project gets approval in Prince Edward
Estelle Jones saw a lot of benefits for the project. Speaking to Prince Edward supervisors during their Tuesday, June 11 meeting, she asked officials to approve the Piney Grove Solar farm as it would help her family. The Jones family farm would be part of the land purchased to be used for solar panels. “I […] The post Piney Grove Solar project gets approval in Prince Edward appeared first on Farmville.
Worsham Road reopens, repair complete
The work is finished, at least for now. As of Tuesday, June 11, the detour signs have been lifted and for the first time in six months, residents are able to drive the full length of Worsham Road. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials wrapped up their bridge repair work this week, mentioning there’s still […] The post Worsham Road reopens, repair complete appeared first on Farmville.
Prince Edward Animal Control plans crackdown on enforcement
Prince Edward Animal Control officials say they’ll be cracking down on some of the animal ordinances in the days and months to come. The goal, said Adam Mumma, is to cut down on the number of dogs showing up at the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter. He works as the county’s chief animal control officer. […] The post Prince Edward Animal Control plans crackdown on enforcement appeared first on Farmville.
Supervisors make decision on Hampden-Sydney expansion
Hampden-Sydney College took another step Tuesday toward expanding their shooting facility. By a unanimous vote in their June 11 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors agreed to amend the facility’s existing special use permit, to allow the development. Now the project goes for a final vote at the college itself. For those just […] The post Supervisors make decision on Hampden-Sydney expansion appeared first on Farmville.
School construction runs into delays at Prince Edward Elementary
Prince Edward Elementary teachers won’t be moving into mobile classrooms in July, as originally planned. Students at the school also won’t start the semester in those mobile units, with the change delayed until at least later in the semester. As for why that is? A case of supply and demand. There’s too many construction projects […] The post School construction runs into delays at Prince Edward Elementary appeared first on Farmville.
Faculty Research: The Black veteran Vietnam experience
Dr. Eric Hodges received a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2021 to study the combat and homecoming experiences of Black military veterans. His research project had three themes: patriotism, racism in the military and homecoming. He organized a series of discussion groups with 35 Vietnam-era...
UPDATE: Sheriff says missing Prince Edward man found
UPDATE: Sheriff Epps has announced the missing Prince Edward man has been found safe. Sheriff Tony Epps is asking for some help today to try and find a missing Prince Edward man. Ollie Wright was last seen Tuesday night, on the Pamplin end of Five Forks Road. The elderly man is described as standing around […] The post UPDATE: Sheriff says missing Prince Edward man found appeared first on Farmville.
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